Director of Curriculum

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Lead the development strategy for the curriculum within the School of Health Professions.

• Plan and oversee the curriculum development process, including course catalog submissions, modifications, and additions.

• Suggest new areas of study, micro-credentials, specializations, and certificates.

• Collaborate with the Director of Assessment and Accreditation to ensure alignment with course-level outcomes and accreditation criteria.

• Work alongside faculty, staff, administration, Learning Experience, and various school/university committees.

• Provide mentorship and guidance to faculty regarding course, module, and student learning outcomes, content management, and curriculum development.

• Ensure continuity in the curriculum across programs, focusing on scaffolding and consistency among courses.

• Oversee course catalog submissions and maintain course integrity.

• Monitor course feedback and facilitate curriculum updates.

• Coordinate with faculty subject matter experts for the development and revision of the curriculum.

• Manage contracts and approvals for subject matter experts.

• Review final course versions to guarantee quality on behalf of the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs.

• Inform staff and faculty regarding changes to course versions and assignments.

• Address minor adjustments to active courses or implement hotfixes as needed.

• Ensure that curriculum modifications adhere to school-level governance procedures.

• Navigate curriculum changes through university governance and WSCUC review processes.

⛳️ Requirements

• A doctoral or terminal degree from an accredited institution.

• A minimum of 12 years of experience in higher education, specifically in curriculum development.

• Proven expertise in curriculum design.

• Demonstrated experience in leading strategies related to curriculum development and planning.

• Familiarity with CurrICuNET (CNET) is preferred.

• Advanced knowledge of curriculum design, management, and implementation practices.

• In-depth understanding of school, university-level, and regional accreditation governance processes.

• Preferably, a working knowledge of office management systems within a higher education context.

• Intermediate proficiency in computer skills and Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.

• Capable of working both independently and collaboratively within diverse teams in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines and shifting priorities.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive well-being benefits available for you and your family.

• Eligibility for faculty retreat rights for applicants who have previously held a full-time faculty rank at National University.

• Years of service in this role will contribute to rank advancement should you transition back to a faculty position.

• Occasional travel may be necessary for events such as Commencement, meetings, and conferences.